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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 23, 2023 (Ferial)Father, glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you. (John 17.1-11a) FROM THE DIOCESE Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate – Mr. Lukas Časta With great joy, we announce the ordination to the Diaconate of Mr. Lukas Časta, a native of St. Hedwig Parish, Barry’s Bay, on
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ARTICLE – Prayer to Receive the Spiritual Gifts of The Holy SpiritPrayer to Receive the Spiritual Gifts of The Holy Spirit Heavenly Father, I come before You, recognizing Your infinite love and grace. You are the source of all goodness and the giver of every perfect gift. I beseech You today to activate within me the gifts of the Holy Spirit
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 9, 2023 (Ferial)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. (John 14.27-31a) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or on our official Facebook page at
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ARTICLE – The Language of EvangelizationIn the New Testament, St. Paul explains that Christ commissioned him to proclaim the Gospel using the language of the cross, stating that this language is the very power of God (1 Corinthians 1:17-18). The language of the cross refers to the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, centered
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ARTICLE – Key Factors for Parish Growth According to Rich BirchRich Birch is a church consultant, speaker, and author who specializes in church leadership, growth, and processes. He has worked with numerous churches and provides insights and practical advice to help churches drive growth and increase their impact. In his book “Church Growth Flywheel: 5 Practical Systems to Drive Growth
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 16, 2023 (Ferial)
If I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you. (John 16.5-11) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or on our official Facebook
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ARTICLE – How to defeat Satan?Satan is the adversary of God and a fallen angel who was cast out of heaven for his rebellion. Satan is a tempter and deceiver who seeks to lead us away from God and toward sin. What does the Word of God tell us about what we can do to
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – May 2, 2023 (St. Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor)
The Father and I are one. (John 10.22-30) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or on our official Facebook page at Diocese of Pembroke | Facebook.
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 25, 2023 (St. Mark, Evangelist)
Proclaim the good news to all creation. (Mark 16.15-20) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or on our official Facebook page at Diocese of Pembroke |
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Pastoral Appointments – April 21, 2023Chancery Office, Pembroke April 21, 2023 The Most Reverend Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., announces the following pastoral assignment: Reverend Fortunatus RUDAKEMWA is appointed administrator of St-Jean-Baptiste Parish, Pembroke. This appointment is effective April 28, 2023.
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Indigenous Reconciliation Fund Diocese of PembrokeDioceses across Canada, in their continuing journey of seeking reconciliation with the Indigenous Peoples of what is now known as Canada, have voluntarily committed to contributing $30 million over five years innew funding to facilitate further reconciliation efforts. Dioceses have voluntarily committed to contributing these funds annually or in lump
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 18, 2023 (Ferial)
No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. (John 3.7b-15) MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. – YouTube or
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ARTICLE – Bringing Love, Hope and Healing Through the GospelBringing the Gospel to those around us is a powerful demonstration of love, as it provides the opportunity for them to receive the message of salvation through Jesus Christ and experience the hope, healing, and transformation that comes with it. When we spread the Good News, we extend the possibility
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RCCDSB and RCDSB presents: The 2023 Indigenous Speaker SeriesNext April Feature Speaker: Dr. Pam Palmater on Tuesday, April 18th from 7-8:30 p.m. ‘Dr. Pamela Palmater is a Mi’kmaw citizen and member of the Eel River Bar First Nation in northern New Brunswick. Pam has been studying, volunteering and working for over 30 years on a wide range of
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 11, 2023 (Easter Octave)
Mary Magdalene announced to the disciples: I have seen the Lord; she told them that Jesus had said these things to her. (John 20.11-18) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Bishop’s Easter Message Bishop Guy Desrochers’ Easter message is available on YouTube at Happy Easter 2023 – Message from Bishop Guy
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ARTICLE – Love: Our Fundamental VocationWhat is love? Is it a simple concept or feeling? Love, for Catholics, is primarily a person who desires to be our constant and holy companion. This person is none other than Jesus, who sacrificed himself on the cross to demonstrate God’s boundless love for us. He assures us of
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Rebuild My ChurchOne day while Saint Francis was praying before a crucifix in a church that was in need of repair and renovation, he heard Christ speak to him from the crucifix: “Francis, go and rebuild my Church.” At first, he thought it was a call to renovate the church building, but soon
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RCCDSB and RCDSB presents: The 2023 Indigenous Speaker Series
Next April Feature Speaker: Twin Flames on Wednesday, April 12th from 7-8:30 p.m. Multi-Award-Winning chart-topping Canadian Indigenous Duo Twin Flames are a husband-wife band made up of Jaaji and, Chelsey June. Together they build bridges across cultures, continents, and styles, Twin Flames, provides a richness of personal history and musical
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WEEKLY BULLETIN – April 5, 2023 (Wednesday of Holy Week)
The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that one by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! (Matthew 26.14-26) MESSAGES FROM THE BISHOP Homily of Bishop Guy Desrochers for the Chrism Mass Given at the Cathedral in Pembroke, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 The
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Message from the Bishop for EasterTuesday, April 4, 2023 Message from the Bishop for Easter Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, At last the great feast of Easter has arrived! A feast of life, of springtime and renewal that brings supernatural joy to our hearts. Let us then cease our weeping, for the life that
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Homily of Bishop Guy Desrochers for the Chrism Mass
Given at the Cathedral in Pembroke, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Homily of Bishop Guy Desrochers for the Chrism Mass The Chrism Mass is one of the most beautiful and meaningful liturgies that we celebrate during Holy Week, and I would add perhaps throughout the whole year. Why is that so?
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ARTICLE – Touched by the MasterThe old violin sat battered and worn, a relic of a forgotten time. Its strings were loose, and the wood was scarred, and the auctioneer’s voice was filled with apathy as he tried to sell it to the highest bidder. But no one wanted it; it was barely worth a
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RCCDSB and RCDSB presents: The 2023 Indigenous Speaker Series
Next April Feature Speaker: Aimee Bailey on Wednesday, April 5th from 7-8:30 p.m. ‘Aimee Bailey is a Knowledge Keeper from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, the Spokesperson for The Circle of Turtle Lodge, and an Algonquin College graduate. She holds an Honours Degree in the Humanities from York University
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